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hull concern Timbo3 at 9:09am 11.22.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 17/2241 I just bought a 1988 Hunter 30 and boy, I can't wait to raise the sail. Until then, I knew she had
Why so much bow in Ben 393 boom? Is it normal? Bob Buker at 8:23am 11.22.04 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/1210 I bought a new Beneteau 393 and have just sailed it three times so far. I seems like there is a lot
Main sail bolt rope steve leon at 8:22am 11.22.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 12/3354 It is time to replace "PANACEA's" mainsail bolt rope. a great winter time project, don't ya think?
Northbound on the Gulf Stream J.E.H. SImon at 8:12am 11.22.04 Ask All Sailors 4/1356 Gentlemen,In mid-February, I will be departing Miami bound for Long Island. With a hull speed of o
Fuel Addititives John Richard at 7:58am 11.22.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/690 I was noticing that there was a small quantity of exhause smoke while initially getting under way.
AC Breaker Panel Location Jonathan Costello at 6:52am 11.22.04 Smaller Boats 4/1079 I have checked the Archives and found numerous ideas about where to install the shore power connecti
Need info on Battery charger John at 6:46am 11.22.04 Ask A Catalina Owner 5/933 I just bought an '84 Catalina 22, which is my first boat. The previous owner has given me his batte
rudders...26x Gary at 6:40am 11.22.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/1007 Does anyone know as to where i can find replacement rudders for my 26x? I have the old aluminum sty
Loose U-bolts on Trailer Axle! Ranger Paul18580 at 5:58am 11.22.04 Smaller Boats 0/866 My mechanic discovered that the U-bolts were quite loose on my Venture trailer for my Hunter 216!!!
San Diego Chartering Suggestions T J Furstenau at 5:43am 11.22.04 Destinations 5/1813 I will be heading out to San Diego for the holidays, escaping the cold midwest winter, and while the
Rain water in my bilge !? Chip Willis at 5:41am 11.22.04 Catalina 30 2/1674 The last tow big rain storms we had here in San Diego each left an inch or two or rain water in my 1
PORT NUTS JEFF at 5:26am 11.22.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/1274 LOOKING FOR SOME OF THE WHITE PORT HOLE NUTS USED TO TIGHTEN TO PORT WINDOWS, ALSO PORT WINDOW GASKE
Spider Crap pablo at 5:04am 11.22.04 Ask All Sailors 2/1055 I know this has been posted before but I could not find it in the archives. I've got this residue fr
New Sails Greg at 4:45am 11.22.04 Smaller Boats 12/1388 I am in need of a new sail. I have a 1980 C22 with the original sails. I have price for a new main f
Older Inboards Matt at 2:35am 11.22.04 Ask All Sailors 16/1951 I'm looking at 27 footers as a first boat, probably a late 70's model. Most have inboards, predomina
Stepping the mast Chad at 1:54am 11.22.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 19/1690 How easy is it to step and unstep the mast on a 26D? Is it possible to step the mast singlehanded? H
Heavy Weather Sailing on a 426DS Andy at 1:49am 11.22.04 Big Boats 5/899 This summer I purchased a 426DS which has in-mast furling as well as the standard roller furling for
O'DAY 39 BALSA CORED HULL ? JULES ROBINSON at 1:04am 11.22.04 Ask An Oday Owner 0/861 is it true that the O'day 39 has a balsa cored hull, I'm getting conflicting reports.If so is it al
Winterizing in Raleigh NC? Kevin C 26S at 1:02am 11.22.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1134 Hi,I've been asked a couple of times now by friends, "So have you winterized your boat yet?"My a
is the mac26M a bluewater boat? bill glasco santana 21 "Quo Vadis" at 12:15am 11.22.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 8/2144 ok,,,just starting to look for a larger boat than my santana 21. i want a versitile trailerable that

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My Penobscot Archipelago. dLj at 5:34pm 02.17.21 Looks beautiful! We're planning to go there this summer, if everything works out as hoped for. @Ca
1976 Santana 21ft mhancock3123 at 5:23pm 02.17.21 The Rhodes 22 has a similar set up. Take another bolt and gently tap it out. After you clean it a
South Coast 22 LeeandRick at 5:22pm 02.17.21 Good Catch... that post made me go look at the picture again and there are other issues that need a
lifehack for budget bluewater boats for a family of 4 dLj at 5:19pm 02.17.21 And here is a similar site, with all sorts of info on blue water capable boats. This guy makes a l
Failed hour meter on Bavaria 41,2004 boaterbob at 5:16pm 02.17.21 Volvo D 55
Inverters and induction cooktop (1) heritage at 4:57pm 02.17.21 We installed a small induction cooktop and have been using it for about a year. It is powered by a
Below Deck Autopilot kappykaplan at 4:53pm 02.17.21 Oh gosh, I have to say, not having that wheel pilot whine would be huge plus. :plus: I switched fr
H 30 cockpit portlights. Blitz at 4:50pm 02.17.21 hmm, Bomar. thought they looked like Beckson but same concept on tightening.
Below Deck Autopilot stephen_i_w at 4:50pm 02.17.21 Glad to hear the below-deck fits in the 315. I would have guessed as much. One thing not mentioned
49 Exhaust/Engine issue? Ralph Johnstone at 4:49pm 02.17.21 There are 5 ways to back up water into the engine. Just had to ask: 2) Incorrectly installed Dri
Prada Cup Finals Davidasailor26 at 4:29pm 02.17.21
Inverters and induction cooktop Davidasailor26 at 4:14pm 02.17.21 The coil is probably non-magnetic copper, so no serious concerns about storing that part of the unit
49 Exhaust/Engine issue? (1) JamesG161 at 3:58pm 02.17.21 From my H430 manual...
49 Exhaust/Engine issue? Tally Ho at 3:47pm 02.17.21 There are 5 ways to back up water into the engine. 1) High seas, that allow muffler water to back
49 Exhaust/Engine issue? JamesG161 at 3:43pm 02.17.21 previous owner had engine replaced as water backed up from exhaust There are 5 ways to back up wat
H 30 cockpit portlights. (1) Tally Ho at 3:41pm 02.17.21 I hated those cams... I replaced all of mine with these knobs from Amazon (currently unavailable fr
South Coast 22 SailingLoto at 3:31pm 02.17.21 Good Catch... that post made me go look at the picture again and there are other issues that need ad
Gauges! (1) dmax at 3:28pm 02.17.21 Here is a photo of the new panel that will be going into my boat soon. It is taller and wider than t
lifehack for budget bluewater boats for a family of 4 Will Gilmore at 3:27pm 02.17.21 That's a Ketch. The mizzen mast is forward of the rudder post. A yawl typically has a smaller mizze
49 Exhaust/Engine issue? Rick D at 3:26pm 02.17.21 Not related to this model, but the purchaser of my prior Hunter was moored in a very rough anchorage

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